James Caan is one of the UK's most successful and dynamicentrepreneurs, having built and sold businesses since 1985. Afterdropping out of school at sixteen and starting his first businessin a Pall Mall broom cupboard - armed with little more than charmand his father's advice - Caan went on to make his fortune in therecruitment industry, founding the Alexander Mann Group, a companywith a turnover of GBP130m. A 2003 graduate of Harvard BusinessSchool, Caan's most recent endeavour has been to set up privateequity firm Hamilton Bradshaw. Caan hit our screens when he joinedthe panel of the BBC's Dragons' Den in 2007. He is a regular in thenational and business press, advises on various Governmentprogrammes, and initiates numerous philanthropic projects via theJames Caan Foundation.

What do we wish most for our children? Next to being healthy,we want them to be happy, of course! Fortunately, a wide array ofscientific studies show that happiness is a learned behavior, amuscle we can help our children build and maintain. Drawing on what psychology, sociology, and neuroscience haveproven about confidence, gratefulness, and optimism, and using herown chaotic and often hilarious real-world adventures as a mom todemonstrate do’s and don’ts in action, Christine Carter, Ph.D,executive director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center,boils the process down to 10 simple happiness-inducing steps. With great wit, wisdom, and compassion, Carter covers theday-to-day pressure points of parenting—how best to discipline, getkids to school and activities on time, and get dinner on thetable—as well as the more elusive issues of helping children buildhealthy friendships and develop emotional intelligence. In these 10key steps, she helps you interact confidently and consiste

Manhattan fitness trainer and wellness coach Kirsch (Sound Mind, Sound Body) has expertly sculpted the bodies of Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista and worked his fitness miracles on ABC's Extreme Makeover. Now he tends to readers seeking a fast way to slim down before that big wedding or bikini season. Normally, Hirsch says, he eschews "get fit quick" schemes, but he claims his combined focus on mind, body, nutrition and exercise will help followers shed unwanted pounds in just 14 days. Make no mistake, however: the regimen is strict ("when you are looking for extreme results you must make extreme sacrifices"), and one must be in fairly good shape even to attempt it (the author includes a pre-program to get readers ready). In addition to a rigorous, cardio-sculpting workout—90 minutes daily, using a stability ball, medicine ball and lightweight dumbbells (photos of the moves included)—Kirsch provides a nutrition plan that prohibits alcohol and limits carbs and unhealthy fats. For those who don't consid

X A stunning illustrated celebration of Gerrard's Liverpool career, complete with exclusive photographs and intriguing commentary from the man who is a hero to Liverpool's fans worldwide Steven Gerrard has been Liverpool's most totemic player for more than a decade. The 31-year-old has been with the Merseyside outfit for the duration of his career, and is now certain to finish as that very rare animal indeed a one-club man. He has recently signed a new contract which will see him stay at Anfield through to the end of his playing days, and which also includes an ambassadorial role for when he does finally retire.

Ten remarkably simple and effective habits that can help younot just survive but thrive Highly informative and practical, this guide covers 10 areascrucial to a healthy and happy life, including the key to gainingenergy and losing weight, how to slow down the aging process,keeping your body and mind well oiled, sharpening your mind andimproving your mood, keeping fit and supple, and finding yourpurpose in life. Some people have boundless energy and never getsick—what are their secrets? Patrick Holford and his teaminvestigated by carrying out a comprehensive "100 percent healthsurvey," which has...